For almost 40 years Wessex Cancer Trust has been there for local people during the most difficult of times. When you, or a loved one, get a cancer diagnosis, it can be a huge shock for the whole family. The news is incredibly difficult to process and while the NHS does a very good job of providing clinical care, there are still so many other ways that the illness affects your life, mind, relationships and confidence. During 2019 Wessex Cancer Trust saw a 30% rise in the number of people using our Cancer Support Centres, but they've also seen a considerable drop in charitable income, including a 65% reduction in people leaving a gift in their will, and a 15% drop in income from charity shops, which has resulted in a serious gap in funding that they're struggling to bridge.